Stories from Washington D.C. · United States

The US President and German Chancellor held discussions regarding Iran. The meeting took place at the White House. This conversation occurred during a three-day visit to Beijing. The discussions followed days of negotiations between the US and China.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Baltimore, MD/Washington DC area. The warning is in effect until 6:15 p.m.

Donald Trump is expected to drop his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. In exchange, a $1.7 billion fund would be created to compensate allies who claim they were wrongfully targeted. A lawsuit has been filed to prevent Donald Trump from painting the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue. Sources indicate that President Trump is nearing a settlement with the IRS regarding a lawsuit. The terms of the potential deal are not yet public.

The Justice Department is seeking a stay on a lower court ruling concerning telemedicine abortions while legal processes continue. This action comes as several other legal challenges to telemedicine abortions are underway. This action follows a Fifth Circuit ruling that was stayed pending appeal. This action follows an emergency appeal from mifepristone manufacturers.

Gautam Adani has agreed to pay $6 million to settle allegations made by the SEC. The allegations state that he violated US securities rules by making false and misleading representations regarding Adani Green. The settlement was reported by Bloomberg.

Americans have become more skeptical about AI and want more regulations, according to polling data. This shift in rhetoric is starting to be a political problem for former President Trump.

Multiple US agencies, including the EPA, FBI, CISA, and NSA, have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory targeting water systems. The advisory addresses Iranian-affiliated cyber attacks and outlines risks to critical infrastructure.

AI company Anthropix has decided not to release its latest model, Mythos, due to concerns about its power. The company stated the technology is too powerful for public release at this time.

The United States and China exchanged diplomatic messages regarding their bilateral relations and the issue of fentanyl. has also offered aid to Cuba for reforms, while China has discussed trade and security with Iran. Senator Steve Daines of Montana traveled to China for discussions. This follows previous exchanges concerning China's participation in international events and potential deals. This follows previous negotiations for market access and ongoing discussions on various issues. The nature of these messages and any potential outcomes remain unclear. This follows previous communications concerning Ukraine and broader diplomatic exchanges. The United States has greenlit Chinese firms to buy certain assets, but it remains to be seen if China will allow its companies to reciprocate. Former President Trump is on his second state visit to China, having previously visited in 2017.

The U.S. government has determined that mushrooms from Canada are unfairly subsidized. As a result, Canadian mushrooms will face American tariffs ranging from 1.6 to 5 percent. This follows an investigation into trade practices.